Hunter Sports High School
Hunter Sports High School is a government secondary school in Gateshead, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 955, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 941 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Gateshead NSW 2290. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hunter Sports High School compares
By ICSEA, Hunter Sports High School ranks 399th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wiripaang Public School, a government primary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Hunter Sports High School scores 955, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hunter Sports High School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Gateshead
Hunter Sports High School is located in Gateshead, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,232/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,121.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gateshead suburb profileSchools near Hunter Sports High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hunter Sports High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiripaang Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Gateshead | 0.3 km | 853 | 102 lower | 182 |
| St Mary's Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Gateshead | 0.7 km | 1062 | 107 higher | 989 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gateshead | 0.8 km | 1023 | 68 higher | 294 |
| Windale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Windale | 1.3 km | 793 | 162 lower | 252 |
| Charlestown South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 2.1 km | 1075 | 120 higher | 235 |
| Charlestown East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 2.2 km | 1036 | 81 higher | 319 |
| Charlestown Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Charlestown | 2.4 km | 1037 | 82 higher | 234 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hunter Sports High School a government school?
Yes, Hunter Sports High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hunter Sports High School offer?
Hunter Sports High School offers 7-12.
What is Hunter Sports High School's ICSEA score?
Hunter Sports High School has an ICSEA score of 955, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hunter Sports High School?
Hunter Sports High School has 941 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hunter Sports High School?
The nearest schools to Hunter Sports High School are Wiripaang Public School (0.3 km), St Mary's Catholic College (0.7 km), St Paul's Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Hunter Sports High School located?
Hunter Sports High School is located in Gateshead, NSW 2290. Visit the school website at https://hunterspt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.